Re: anode rods in hot water tanks

Posted by jimbo on May 24, 2004 at 18:58:38:
In response to Re: anode rods in hot water tanks
:What Sylman means is that you need advice from a water quality expert. Iron and sulfites in the water can react with anode rods OF CERTAIN COMPOSITIONS to promote bacteria growth and odor. The treatment is usually a multi-step process involving treating the water, the eater heater, and possibly REPLACING the anode rod with one of a different composition. Simply removing it is just a back door attempt to minimize the problem, but the problem will not go away, and it will likely lead to early failure of the tank.

Posted by jimbo on May 24, 2004 at 18:58:38:

In response to Re: anode rods in hot water tanks

:What Sylman means is that you need advice from a water quality expert. Iron and sulfites in the water can react with anode rods OF CERTAIN COMPOSITIONS to promote bacteria growth and odor. The treatment is usually a multi-step process involving treating the water, the eater heater, and possibly REPLACING the anode rod with one of a different composition. Simply removing it is just a back door attempt to minimize the problem, but the problem will not go away, and it will likely lead to early failure of the tank.

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